sententia

noun

sen·​ten·​tia sen-ˈten(t)-sh(ē-)ə 

plural sententiae sen-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌē 

: aphorism

—usually used in plural

Synonyms

• proverb
• saying
• word
• epigram
• maxim
• motto

Examples of sententia in a Sentence

a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, feeling, opinion

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above